From the course: Cert Prep: CFA Exam Level 1
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Key topics: Alternative investments
From the course: Cert Prep: CFA Exam Level 1
Key topics: Alternative investments
- [Instructor] The alternative investment section of the CFA exam can be challenging because it's less familiar to many candidates and it's filled with complex structures. But the good news, these questions are often formulaic, predictable, and ripe for strategy. In this video, I'm gonna talk about some key tips for spotting common question types, simplifying complex setups, avoiding traps around fees and liquidity, and managing your time wisely. So let's start with strategy number one, expect conceptual over quantitative strategies here. In general, it's something like 75% conceptual versus 25% quantitative in my experience. Most alternative investment questions are conceptual. They're not calculation based. Expect questions like which investment offers the best inflation hedge, or which fee structure aligns the manager's incentives most with the investor? Or, what is a risk of investing in private equity? Focus on…
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